The Smethwick engine is the oldest steam engine in the world.
See it in action.

An exciting make and take activity for creative geniuses inspired by James Watt’s copying inventions.

An interactive drop-in session with live demos of 3D scanning and 3D printing. Get yourself 3D scanned and maybe even get a mini-3D selfie made!

Geology was one of James Watt’s many interests and letters about the Lickey Hills are in the Watt archive. This walk will explore the geology of these much loved hills.

FULLY BOOKED Join the friends of St Mary’s church and discover the stories behind its many memorials, including a large statue of James Watt.

Be amazed by this spectacle of light and images projected onto Soho House against the night sky.

Combine a visit to Galton Valley Pumping Station with a walk along the canal to the site of James Watt's Smethwick Engine, now preserved at Thinktank.

FULLY BOOKED. James Watt was one of the first Wardens of the Birmingham Assay Office, established in 1773. To celebrate Watt 2019 the Assay Office is opening the doors to its important private collections.

FULLY BOOKED. James Watt was one of the first Wardens of the Birmingham Assay Office, established in 1773. To celebrate Watt 2019 the Assay Office is opening the doors to its important private collections.

FULLLY BOOKED. Designed by Samuel Wyatt, Heathfield House was completed in 1790. Join Rita McLean to hear about the influential Wyatt dynasty and their many connections with Boulton and Watt enterprises.